Future fair

Bainbridge High School is seeking business to join its Future Fair Feb. 27.

The event is a mix of vocational, career and higher education institutions. The focus is on career employment and pathways for students.

Sessions are from noon to 3:30 p.m. and 5:45 to 8:30 p.m.

BAC exhibit

Bainbridge Arts and Crafts present the exhibit “Rooftops” through March 2.

The show features rooftops from varied perspectives—above, below, up, down, under, in and around subject matter ranging from buildings to car tops to tin gas station signs.

“RoofTops” features painting, drawing, photography, glass, ceramic and wood art by regional artists.

“There’s something especially romantic about looking out over rooftops,” BAC interim executive director Susan Jackson said. “These views provide a unique, refreshing vantage point and a great one to appreciate alongside the people you love.”

Make wreaths

Make wreaths with canes from Bainbridge Vineyards Feb. 22-23 from 1-4 p.m.

Cost includes all materials, instructions from the winemaker and grape grower, and a glass of wine. It will be outdoors rain or shine. Bring shears and gardening gloves. Cost is $75. Location is 8989 NE Day Road.

Weed Warriors

The volunteer group Weed Warriors invites the public to join in at 2 p.m. Feb. 23 at Charles Schmid Park in Bainbridge Island, 240 NW Weaver.

Participants will be clearing out invasive plants to allow native ones to thrive. With sea level rising a concern, those plants protect the shoreline from erosion.

Sculpture vote

Voting is underway through April 1 for the People’s Choice Award for this year’s Something New sculptures.

The five sculptures are located around Winslow. New pieces are selected and exhibited each year.

Deets meet

Bainbridge Island Councilmember Joe Deets is having office hours Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon at CUPS Espresso, 123 Bjune Drive SE in Winslow.

Ferry bill

State Rep. Greg Nance of Bainbridge Island has introduced House Bill 1923, which would increase passenger-only ferry service on Puget Sound.

State ferries have been dealing with major service disruptions for six years. This Mosquito Fleet law would fill the gap while WSF gets back up to speed.

Nance points out it’s needed to: boost capacity for soccer’s World Cup in Seattle, train a workforce and help folks travel without driving, reducing emissions and gridlock. It would also help the public get to important destinations, such as doctor appointments, and give WSF time to build infrastructure.

Port Orchard to Bremerton and the Kitsap Airport Express are two routes that would be potentially funded. The law, which would go into effect July 1 and have a $50 million funding pool, would expand the entities that can create passenger-only-ferry service to counties, cities, ports, tribes and regional transit authorities.

New judge

A new Kitsap County District Court commissioner has been appointed.

Timothy Drury was selected for his extensive legal experience and commitment to justice and community safety. Drury’s legal career spans nearly three decades in the county. He spent 24 years with the Prosecutor’s Office, three years in private practice focusing on criminal defense, and has served as a Port Orchard city judge for seven years.

“Tim’s broad experience in both prosecution and defense, combined with his judicial experience, provides him with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system that will serve him well in his new role as District Court commissioner,” court administrator Robyn Dunham said.

The position was approved by the county commissioners during the budgeting process in December to provide additional support to the courts system.

Citizens Academy

The Kitsap Public Safety Citizens Academy is accepting applications through March 1.

The nine-week academy, allows participants to learn about fire service, emergency medical services, law enforcement tactics, use of force, de-escalation techniques and more.

The academy is a collaborative between Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue and the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office.

To apply, go to kitsap.gov/sheriff/Pages/Citizens-Academy.aspx. For details email Sgt. Jason Hedstrom at jlhedstr@kitsap.gov

Art show

Poulsbo-based artist Bryce Bennett will be featured at Collective Visions Gallery in Bremerton in March.

The show, called “Knives and Paint, features his use of trowels with oil paintings.

“Bill Walcott: A Retrospective,” is the name of the show in the CVG’s Underground Gallery.

The First Friday Art Walk is March 7 from 5-8 p.m. with live music and refreshments.

Pedestrian killed

A man crossing a dark roadway in Indianola was killed Feb. 8 when he was struck by two vehicles, per the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident happened just after 6 p.m. on Indianola Road near Fireside Lane. The man, dressed in dark clothing, was first struck by one vehicle, then by a second when he fell in the road, KCSO says.

Both drivers involved remained on scene and called 911. Neither driver was cited for any wrongdoing. Crews with North Kitsap Fire and Rescue said the man died at the scene.

Dead body found

Detectives are investigating the discovery of a dead body that was found near a former quarry off Highway 3 in unincorporated Bremerton Feb. 7, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office says.

A witness called 911 to report the body after spotting it in the 3400 block of Highway 3. Detectives determined that the remains were brought to the site after the person had died, KCSO says.

Initial evidence revealed no apparent signs of violence. The Kitsap County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death. That office will also release the identity after next of kin has been notified, per KCSO.

BI police log

2-5: Theft, 300 block Winslow Way E

2-5: Fraud, 700 block NE Brookcliff Lane

2-7: Theft, 8400 block Sands Avenue

2-9: Violation of court order, 8800 block Madison Avenue N.

2-9: Information only, 8500 block NE Gordon Drive